Difference Between South beach and Miami beach

Miami beach and South beach are world-renowned beaches. Some may be confused when talking about South beach and Miami Beach, as they consider them to be the same. Though South beach is part of Miami Beach, the former one is more famous.

Miami beach is on a barrier island, which lies between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. South beach is part of Miami. The dividing line between the two beaches is 23rd Street. The north of this line is the Miami beach, and the south of this is known as the South beach.

Also known as SoBe, South beach was first started as a farmland. In the 1870’s, the area was purchased by Henry and Charles Lum for coconut farming. The land was later named as South beach. The city of Miami was incorporated in 1915.

One of the main differences that can be seen between South beach and Miami beach is the type of tourists that visit these beaches. Miami beach is frequented by the elite celebtrities. On the other hand, South beach is frequented by less known celebrities, and run away models.

At South beach, one can come aross more exclusive night clubs than at Miami beach. When compared to Miami beach, South beach has very old and small hotels, which adds charm to the beach. One can come across bigger hotels when one travels towards the north of the beach and towards the northern parts of Miami. Most of the hotels, restaurants and clubs at South beach are within a walkable distance.

Unlike Miami Beach, South Beach contains some of the best beaches, clubs, restaurants and shopping streets. More and more people prefer to stay at South beach rather than at Miami Beach.

Summary:

1. Miami beach is on a barrier island, which lies between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. South beach is part of Miami.

2. Miami beach is frequented by the elite celebtrities. On the other hand, South beach is frequented by less known celebrities, and run away models.

3. At South beach, one can come aross more exclusive night clubs than at Miami beach.

4. When compared to Miami beach, South Beach has very old and small hotels.

5. Most of the hotels, restaurants and clubs at South Beach are within a walkable distance.

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Written by : Prabhat S.
and updated on April 8, 2010

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